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Tuition and fees for the University Programmes
The tuition fees include classes and any course materials. An additional fee will apply for students who wish to take an optional elective course.
2026 Tuition Fees
- One session: 2 900 €
- Two sessions: 5 200 €
- Early bird two sessions: 5 000 €
Following an offer of admission, students will have one week to pay a 600 € deposit to secure their spot. Please note that the deposit fee is non-refundable. Students will then have two weeks to pay the remaining tuition fees and complete their registration.
- Policy Lab: 2 200 €
- June session & Policy Lab: 4 500 €
- Early bird June session & Policy Lab: 4 300 €
Please note:
- Admitted students who complete their registration for two sessions by February 25th, 2026 are eligible for the early-bird discount of 200 €.
- The following are not included in tuition fees and must be arranged directly by each student: transportation to and from Paris, school supplies (excluding books), food, and housing. Some optional on-campus activities also involve an extra fee.
2026 optional academic fees
- Elective course: 500 €
Students have the possibility to take one optional elective course per session, in addition to their core social science or French language course. See a full list of elective classes.
Please note: elective courses are not open to participants in the Intensive Policy Lab.
Application fee
Applicants must pay a 50 € application fee at the time of their application. The fee is payable online by credit card at the end of the application process. The application fee is non-refundable.
Scholarships
The Summer School cannot offer any scholarships. We encourage prospective students to check with their home universities and local embassies to see if they may secure additional funding.
Refund, cancellation and modification policy
The 2026 University Programmes Refund, Cancellation and Modification Policy (PDF) specifies the timetable and conditions for which Summer School programme fees can be refunded, as well as policies regarding course cancellation and modification of class registration.
